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- May 16: Armed Forces Day
- May 25: Memorial Day
- June 14: Flag Day
- July 4: Independence Day
Question: Why do we NOT just teach students what American Symbols are & mean?
In reality, they will not change. So through a child's life, in school or out of school, the meaning of these symbols will not change. JUST TEACH THEM IT! This will actually help them through their career as a scholar when they come across this information in daily reading or through types of assessments. It is very POWERFUL for students to know about these American Symbols for a variety of experiences!
You can teach your students about these 4 American Symbols in my May Close Reading pack geared towards grades Second - Fifth. These passages are great to work with Informational Standards on & to teach students the meaning of a few important American Symbols.
The Statue of Liberty
Teacher students the meaning...
A
statue representing liberty for the US. It was a gift from France and is
located in the New York harbor.
The Bald Eagle
Teacher students the meaning...
A
large, powerful bird that represents our nation’s freedom as an emblem. Our
national seal displays the bird.
The Liberty Bell
Teacher students the meaning...
The
bell of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It was first rung in 1776 to
announce the Declaration of Independence. It is a national symbol.
The American Flag
Teacher students the meaning...
The flag has 13 equal horizontal strips of red alternating with white representing the original colonies. The blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner has 50 white 5 pointed stars representing each state.
Here is a few photos of my May Close Reads pack...
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